Introduced a number of months ago, Catalinbread has finally released the Belle Epoch Deluxe, an updated version of their Belle Epoch pedal. The first units sold out almost immediately from Pro Guitar Shop, so it looks like they're still backordered at the moment. Here's PGS's description of the pedal: The original Belle Epoch was, to put it bluntly, a triumph. It was an … [Read more...]
Way Huge Doubleland Special
Way Huge have announced a new pedal based on the Overrated Special. This one was also created in conjunction with Joe Bonamassa and is called the Doubleland Special. (Note: it's not on Way Huge's site yet, so I linked to Sweetwater's site.) Here are some of the details: The only thing better than getting Joe Bonamassa's signature tone in a pedal is getting twice as much of … [Read more...]
Wampler Ethereal
Wampler first announced the Ethereal pedal at last year's winter NAMM show. Brian Wampler wasn't fully satisfied with the pedal at that point, and he spent the last year and a half refining the pedal to where he was satisfied. And now, Wampler have official released the Ethereal for sale. So, what is the Ethereal? Here's how Wampler describes it: How many times have you sat … [Read more...]
Stew-Mac/JHS Pedal Kits
Stewart-MacDonald has long been known as one of the best places to buy lutherie tools and parts. Now, they have partnered with JHS Pedals to bring some of JHS's discontinued pedals back to life in kit form. Currently, Stew-Mac is offering five different JHS pedal kits: the 808 Overdrive, the All American, the Bomb Boost, the Low Drive Bass Overdrive, and the Old School Fuzz. … [Read more...]
Keeley Dark Side
Robert Keeley and his crew at Keeley Electronics have put out a number of interesting pedals this year, the most recent of which is the Dark Side: The Dark Side is the latest release in Keeley’s Workstation Series. The Dark Side produces Phaser and U-Vibe effects as well as a Rotary speaker and Flanger sounds that are all vintage inspired but with modern … [Read more...]